Opinion: A Possible Double Whammy To Major Policy Goals In Amherst
Once a year, the Town Council formulates a list of goals they want the Town...
Darcy DuMont
Opinion: To The Town Manager – Do Something To Accelerate Climate Action In Amherst. And Do it Fast
Local and Green, November 2022 The following column also appeared in The Amherst Bulletin. The...
Department of Environmental Protection Holds Webinar To Assist Towns On Contracting For Hauling Services
By Darcy DuMont Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) held a free municipal training October...
Zero Waste Amherst Encourages The Town To Not Install Synthetic Turf On High School Athletic Fields
Zero Waste Amherst thanks Toni Cunningham for cautioning the town regarding the use of synthetic...
Opinion: Building Sustainable Neighborhoods Takes Community
Local And Green This column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. In my life, entire...
Public Comment: Hauler Reform Should Be Adopted As A Priority Of Town Council And Town Manager
The following public comment was offered on behalf of Zero Waste Amherst and was submitted...
Letter: Community Composting Is On The Rise In Massachusetts
It was exciting to find out recently that there’s a similar campaign in Lexington, Massachusetts...
Opinion: Local and Green – We Need You To Join An Amherst Sustainable Neighborhood Team
This column also appeared in The Amherst Bulletin. Just imagine our whole town organized for...
Opinion: Local And Green. A FAQ On Proposed Trash Hauler Reform For Amherst
This column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. A proposal to reform our waste hauler...
Opinion: Local and Green – Amherst’s Historic Commitment To Zero Waste
This column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. At this point in history, we need...
Public Comment: Proposal For Trash Hauler Reform Gains Public Support, Deserves Thorough Consideration By Town Council
The following public comment was made at the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council on...
Letter: There’s A Better Way To Collect Trash That Can Save Residents Money While Helping To Save The Planet
Ouch. I just got my bill for trash hauling. Currently, we have a monopolistic, national...